Vehicle License Fee Rebate

In 2014, voters in the City of Seattle approved a car tab increase to pay for improved transit service. Car tabs, also known as Vehicle License Fees, increased to $80 per vehicle on June 1, 2015. However, via the $20 Vehicle License Fee Rebate (VLFR) program, income qualified vehicle owners with a car registered in Seattle are eligible to receive a $20 rebate in the form of a check.

Eligibility

This program is available to Seattle's households at or below 70% of the median State household income, who have cars registered in the City of Seattle, and have a car tab renewal date of June 1, 2015 or later.

To demonstrate you are eligible for the rebate, the following information needs to be submitted:

Proof that you are currently enrolled in one of the following programs:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);

Seattle Utility Discount Program (UDP);

Washington Apple Health;

OR, Proof that the total gross household income for ALL persons 18 years and older living in the house during the monthly period prior to applying is no higher than:

Household Size

Gross Monthly Income

Gross Yearly Income

1

$2,698

$32,376

2

$3,528

$42,336

3

$4,358

$52,296

4

$5,188

$62,256

5

$6,018

$72,216

6

$6,848

$82,176

7

$7,004

$84,048

8

$7,160

$85,920

9

$7,315

$87,780

10

$7,471

$89,652

Each Additional

+$156

+$1,872

AND, Proof of payment of the $80 Vehicle License Fee

Application

If you meet the eligibility requirements above, you can apply for a $20 Vehicle License Fee Rebate by phone, in person, by mail or via e-mail starting June 15, 2015.

If you need staff assistance with the application, walk-in hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.